Required Training and Technical Competencies

DOE-STD-1164-2003

Each of the competency statements defines the level of expected knowledge and/or skill that an

individual must possess to meet the intent of this Technical Qualification Standard. The

supporting knowledge and/or skill statements further describe the intent of the competency

statements but are not requirements.

Note: When regulations or Department of Energy directives or other industry standards are

referenced in the Qualification Standard, the most recent revision should be used.

Aviation Safety Officers shall demonstrate the ability to trend and analyze aviation safety

performance data to ensure the safety of the field aviation program.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Discuss the key processes used in the trending and analysis of aviation

information.

Discuss the key process to develop and implement performance indicators

(measures), validate performance against performance measures, and

trend/analyze data to establish a continuous improvement program.

Given DOE Order 210.1, Performance Indicators and Analysis of Operations

Information, discuss the key elements of the Order and how they are applied.

Given incident/occurrence report data for a specific period, analyze the

information for contributing factors and safety trends.

Aviation Safety Officers shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

Department's philosophy and approach to implementing an Integrated Safety

Management System.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

State the objective of Integrated Safety Management.

Discuss the purpose, content, and application of DOE Policy 450.4, Safety

Management Systems Policy.

Describe how the seven Guiding Principles in the Integrated Safety Management

Policy are used to implement an integrated safety management philosophy.

Describe the five Core Safety Management Functions in the Integrated Safety

Management Policy and discuss how they provide the necessary structure for

work activities.

Identify and discuss existing Department programs and initiatives that lead to

successful implementation of Integrated Safety Management including:

Standards/Requirements Identification Documents (S/RIDs), Work Smart

Standards, and the Necessary and Sufficient Closure Process

Contract reform and performance-based contracting

Explain the basis upon which the safety management could differ from facility to

facility.